Book of the Year
‘Clothing Art: The Visual Culture of Fashion, 1600–1914’ by Aileen Ribeiro
Acquisition of the Year
The Fortress of Königstein from the North (c. 1756–58), Bernardo Bellotto National Gallery, London This vast panoramic landscape, depicting an imposing…
Digital Innovation of the Year
Art Rabbit The launch of Art Rabbit’s new app has transformed the well-established online art guide into a far more…
Exhibition of the Year
Michelangelo & Sebastiano National Gallery, London 15 March–25 June This grand and grandly serious exhibition explored the creative exchange between…
Book of the Year
Hardwick Hall: A Great Old Castle of Romance David Adshead and David A.H.B. Taylor (eds.) Yale University Press for the…
Museum Opening of the Year
Emery Walker’s House London The best-preserved Arts & Crafts interior in Britain reopened after an 18-month restoration (as part of…
Artist of the Year
Frank Bowling The abstract, textured paintings by the Guyana-born artist have been widely shown this year. A solo exhibition opened…